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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,490.44, 226,996.98 and 89,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,490.44, 226,996.98 and 89,038.76 is: 122,873.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,490.44 : 226,996.98 = 89,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,490.44/226,996.98 = 89,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,490.44x = 226,996.98 × 89,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,490.44x = 20,211,529,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,529,622.94/164,490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,873.58

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